Section 139 of 218, King Charles III England Coast Path
Leigh Beck to Leigh on Sea
8.7 miles (14 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: TQ 813 827. Finish: TQ 836 857. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. In Suffolk, the National Trust says the path across Dunwich Heath and its beach is closed after a wildfire, with no pedestrian access. In Somerset, the council says three short sections near the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (Pawlett, Chilton Trinity and Express Park) are closed for construction works, and a long-term diversion is in place around Hinkley Point C. Source: somerset.gov.uk.
Up and down
Almost flat: about 9 m of climbing and 9 m of descent; highest point 8 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Leigh Beck.
- Bus stops
- Seaview Road, 120 m from the start. Directions TQ 812 827Shellbeach Road, 470 m from the start. Directions TQ 809 826Transport Museum, 470 m from the start. Directions TQ 815 831
- Car parks
- Car park, 380 m from the start. Directions TQ 815 830Car park (pay), 970 m from the start. Directions TQ 804 825
Getting back
The section finishes at Leigh on Sea. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Leigh-on-Sea, 470 m from the finish. Directions TQ 831 857
- Bus stops
- Salisbury Road, 220 m from the finish. Directions TQ 835 859Belton Way East, 270 m from the finish. Directions TQ 837 859
Planning the King Charles III England Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: nationaltrail.co.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 52%, paved or flagged 9%; the rest (39%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 flight of steps.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 3 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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